Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform at Doordash
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
About the TeamOur mission is to make performance an integral part of DoorDash’s software development lifecycle and empower developers to push the limits of the systems they design and develop. We are responsible for providing tools and capabilities to preemptively identify and address performance, scalability and efficiency limitations, starting at the granular level and bubbling to the E2E ecosystem, leading to smooth/performant experience for all audiences of DoorDash.About the RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer on the Performance Platform team, you will build foundational pieces that will impact the performance characteristics of systems across DoorDash
These include developer tools, frameworks and libraries
You will work closely with engineers, technical product managers, and engineering managers across all parts of the engineering organization to deliver large and impactful initiatives
Additionally, you will be a culture carrier for the Performance Platform team through mentorship, education, and engagement of your peers.You will report into the Engineering Manager on our Performance Platform team in our Developer Platform organization.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Develop and maintain foundational components to enable DoorDash Engineers to confidently measure and tune performance of their services/components.Take on significant technical challenges and have a large impact.Drive collaboration with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders.Mentor junior team members, and lead cross functional pods to create collective impactJoin a growing company and grow right along with us.We’re excited about you because…5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working on backend platform/infrastructure teamsProficiency in at least one OOP language (eg
Java, Kotlin, Go, C++/C# etc)Experience building and maintaining platform components at scale You apply a product mindset to platform problems and feel accomplished enabling othersYou strive for design simplicity and consistency above all else You solve problems using software to automate or prevent toilNotice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC OnlyWe use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC
As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications
We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor
Results of the audit may be viewed here: CoveyCompensationThe successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location.Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants
Talk to your recruiter for more information.DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being
That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington
$145,000—$213,200 USDAbout DoorDashAt DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers
We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers
We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities
That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status
Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office
Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash
We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
These include developer tools, frameworks and libraries
You will work closely with engineers, technical product managers, and engineering managers across all parts of the engineering organization to deliver large and impactful initiatives
Additionally, you will be a culture carrier for the Performance Platform team through mentorship, education, and engagement of your peers.You will report into the Engineering Manager on our Performance Platform team in our Developer Platform organization.You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…Develop and maintain foundational components to enable DoorDash Engineers to confidently measure and tune performance of their services/components.Take on significant technical challenges and have a large impact.Drive collaboration with stakeholders, external partners and peer engineering leaders.Mentor junior team members, and lead cross functional pods to create collective impactJoin a growing company and grow right along with us.We’re excited about you because…5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer working on backend platform/infrastructure teamsProficiency in at least one OOP language (eg
Java, Kotlin, Go, C++/C# etc)Experience building and maintaining platform components at scale You apply a product mindset to platform problems and feel accomplished enabling othersYou strive for design simplicity and consistency above all else You solve problems using software to automate or prevent toilNotice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC OnlyWe use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC
As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications
We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor
Results of the audit may be viewed here: CoveyCompensationThe successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location.Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants
Talk to your recruiter for more information.DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being
That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefits, and several paid holidays.Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, a commuter benefit match, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington
$145,000—$213,200 USDAbout DoorDashAt DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers
We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers
We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities
That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status
Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office
Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash
We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply
Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
